Stagenhoe Park, St Pauls Walden, Hitchin, SG4
- Land size
- 2.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Exceptional detached country residence
- Prestigious Stagenhoe Park location
- Approximately 2.5 acres of private gardens and grounds
- Four spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms
- Elegant dining hall and well-appointed kitchen
- Characterful living room with impressive inglenook fireplace
- Bright and spacious sunroom overlooking the gardens
- Detached self-contained one-bedroom annexe
- Beautiful rural setting with excellent access to nearby towns and transport links
- Substantial 37ft garage with extensive driveway parking
Description
**An Exceptional Four Bedroom Country Residence with One Bedroom Detached Annexe, Extensive Garaging and 2.5 Acres of Beautiful Grounds**
Occupying an enviable position within the prestigious Stagenhoe Park Estate, Church Lodge is a distinguished four-bedroom detached family home set within approximately 2.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. Combining generous and versatile accommodation, the property benefits from a detached one-bedroom annexe, garaging and an idyllic rural setting.
The Main Residence: occupying over 2500 sqft of accommodation offers a welcoming entrance opens into an elegant dining hall, leading through to the impressive living room, where a magnificent inglenook fireplace creates a wonderful focal point. The well-appointed kitchen offers ample storage and workspace, while the bright sunroom enjoys beautiful views across the gardens.
The first floor provides four generously sized bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a luxurious principal suite. A versatile attic room offers further accommodation, ideal as a home office, studio, hobbies room or occasional guest bedroom.
Self-Contained Annexe: occupying over 600 sqft of accommodation this detached one-bedroom annexe provides excellent independent accommodation, ideal for multi-generational living, guests or home working.
The ground floor comprises an open-plan kitchen/living area and bathroom, with a spacious double bedroom and separate WC on the first floor.
Outside: A generous driveway provides extensive off-road parking and leads to a substantial 37ft garage, offering excellent storage, workshop potential or secure parking.
The beautifully maintained gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres, featuring expansive lawns, mature trees, established planting and secluded seating areas, creating a private setting for family life and outdoor entertaining. Part of the grounds is currently used as equestrian and there is stabling potential. Two dwellings formerly stood within the grounds and were demolished in 1995, there bases remain and there is potential to restore or develop STPP.
Church Lodge successfully combines period elegance with modern family living in an exclusive countryside setting. With its magnificent grounds, detached annexe and outstanding location within the sought-after Stagenhoe Park Estate, this is a truly special home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-28
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,211 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Private Supply
- Heating
- Oil Heating, Central Heating
- Broadband
- Fibre (FTTC)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- No Wheelchair Access
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
51 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Paul's Walden Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 74
- Type
- Community school
- Preston Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 60
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 84
- Type
- Community school
- Kimpton Primary School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Community school
- Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 207
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,620
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Thomas Alleyne Academy3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 970
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Barclay Academy3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,044
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hitchin Girls' School4.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,357
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Marriotts School4.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,415
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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